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Toaster vs Toast - What's the difference?

toaster | toast |

Toaster is a derived term of toast.


As nouns the difference between toaster and toast

is that toaster is one who toasts while toast is toasted bread.

As a verb toast is

to lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.

toaster

English

(wikipedia toaster)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who toasts.
  • A device for toasting bread, English muffins, crumpets, etc.
  • A self-contained software package (or appliance) distributable over the Internet or by burning onto CDs.
  • (informal, derogatory) An electronic organ, especially a crude one that uses analog technology.
  • (informal, derogatory) Any of several small, box-like automobiles exemplified by the .

    • Related terms

    * toast * toasted

    Descendants

    * German: (l)

    Anagrams

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    toast

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Toasted bread.
    • I ate a piece of toast for breakfast.
    All toasters toast toast .
  • A proposed salutation (e.g. to say "cheers") while drinking alcohol.
    • At the reception, there were many toasts from the well-wishers.
  • A person, group, or notable object to which a salutation with alcohol is made; a person or group held in similar esteem.
    • He was the toast of high society.
  • (slang) Something that will be no more; something subject to impending destruction, harm or injury.
    • If I ever get my hands on the guy that stole my wallet, he’s toast !
  • (slang, Jamaica) Extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.
  • (computing) A transient, pop-up informational window

    • Derived terms

    * french toast * propose a toast * Texas toast * toaster * toast of the town

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.
    • We liked to toast marshmallows around the campfire.
  • To grill, lightly cook by browning specifically under a grill or in a toaster
    • Top with cheese and toast under the grill for a few minutes.
  • To engage in a salutation and/or accompanying raising of glasses while drinking alcohol in honor of someone or something.
    • We toasted the happy couple many times over the course of the evening.
  • To warm thoroughly.
    • I toasted my feet by the fire.
  • (slang, Jamaica) To perform extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.

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